NOAA-20 over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 1:10 PM
Peak elevation 12.42° · rises E · sets NE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 1:10 PM | 12.42° | E | NE |
| Jul 26 | 2:48 PM | 66.16° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 12:29 AM | 16.15° | E | SE |
| Jul 27 | 2:07 AM | 57.26° | N | S |
| Jul 27 | 2:29 PM | 81.53° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 4:12 PM | 11.26° | SW | W |
| Jul 28 | 12:13 AM | 10.35° | SE | SE |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Cape Town
NOAA polar weather satellite (JPSS).
- Look in the direction listed — passes start near the horizon and arc across the sky.
- Peak elevation matters — a 60°+ peak means it'll go nearly overhead; under 30° stays low.
- Best viewing is in the 90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise — the satellite is sunlit while you're in shadow.
- No equipment needed for bright passes — the ISS at peak rivals Venus.
Going to look up?
For fainter satellites you'll want 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars. A pair of Celestron SkyMaster binoculars is the consensus pick. Affiliate placement — replace with your affiliate link.
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